PhD Dissertation Defense - Brent Alan Edgerton
Mechanical Engineering
A Doctorate of Philosophy Defense Entitled:
AN EXAMINATION OF THE ANODE-ELECTROLYTE INTERFACE FOR LIFETIME ENHANCEMENT IN ALL-SOLID-STATE LITHIUM METAL BATTERIES
By: Brent Alan Edgerton
12/19/2025
9:00 am (MST)
MEK 3350
Committee Members:
Dr. Roseanne Warren
Dr. Ashley Spear
Dr. Shad Roundy
Dr. Keunhan Park
Dr. Pania Newell
Dr. Bobby Duersch
Project Summary
This dissertation examines three concepts within next-generation energy storage devices. Batteries operate via a series of functional interfaces which connect components including the anode and electrolyte. Li metal anodes are desirable for their high energy density, but Li metal is highly reductive and destabilizes the electrolyte. Interlayers are thin films introduced between cell components which can leverage novel material and interfacial properties to mitigate this challenge. This work begins by modulating deposition parameters for Au interlayers to evaluate their influence on film properties. While Au sputtering on Si substrates has been…
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There is growing consensus amongst orthopaedic practitioners that hip joint osteoarthritis (OA) is predominately the result of underlying anatomical deformities. However, at present, it is not feasible to stratify risk of future hip OA based on the presenting anatomy alone. Notably, many individuals – from young adults to seniors – demonstrate abnormal hip anatomy, yet they do not have a history of hip pain, nor do they demonstrate characteristic thinning of cartilage. One of the persistent challenges toward identifying at risk patients is that hip anatomy is complex, which makes it difficult to objectively evaluate deformities. Additionally, the location of the hip deep within the…
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